Lava Storm Play vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 45/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 693,978); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 199g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2386
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 28 points higher (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Lava Storm Play by 51.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (71/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.